POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Planning Manager, the Planner performs routine and complex work related to planning, development review, zoning, historic preservation, and technical work in the administration of municipal government which support the organizational vision and priorities of the City and the Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competence and satisfactory performance of these duties. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Greet residents, developers, contractors, and the general public with a service-oriented attitude regarding planning/zoning/historic preservation requirements and processes.
2. Reviews and processes applications regarding rezoning cases, plats, site plans variances, and other development-related requests for completeness and compliance with applicable codes, plans, and regulations.
3. Facilitating use of permitting software.
4. Coordinates with all applicable City departments to complete reviews and approvals of development.
5. Compile and review ordinances, notices, and staff reports as needed.
6. Process development applications and plan intake, determine processing need for projects.
7. Provide information to members of the public/developers and/or applicants regarding zoning requirements and general requirements of the development process via various modes of communication.
8. Collects a variety of statistical data and prepare reports and maps on topics such as census information, land use, tax base data, and occupancy rates.
9. Gathers data from files and prepares reports and recommendations for presentation to various Board, Commission, and Council meetings.
10. Seeks innovative solutions to difficult or unusual development proposals.
11. Provide general administrative support to the Planning and Development Department.
12. Must be a team player with a willingness to collaborate, compromise, and reach a consensus; must possess a desire and interest to become familiar with terminology and basic understanding of other departments.
13. Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
2. Knowledge of Federal, State, regional and City zoning, subdivision and comprehensive planning regulations, ordinances, codes, and best practices.
3. Ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance with such regulations and to apply regulations to field conditions.
4. Skill in analyzing complex administrative information and issues, defining problems and evaluating alternatives and recommending methods, procedures and techniques for resolution of issues.
5. Ability to research and analyze detailed information and make appropriate recommendations.
6. Ability to carry out the City and Department goals and objectives and implement and evaluate projects and programs.
7. Ability to develop, interpret and implement regulations, policies, procedures, written instructions, general correspondence, and other department specific documents.
8. Knowledge of administrative policies and procedures of the City.
9. Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
10. Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
11. Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
12. Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
13. Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
14. Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
15. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English in both written and verbal form.
16. Skill in researching and understanding complex written materials.
17. Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems and interpreting policies and regulations.
18. Knowledge of current office practices and procedures and knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment and software.
19. Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
20. Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
21. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
22. Ability and desire to continue to learn and take advantage of opportunities for professional development.
23. Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports and conversations, within the provision of Freedom of Information Act and other applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations.
24. Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee's supervisor or Employee Services.

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy office setting.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must have a valid driver's license.
2. Must have a driving record sufficient for insurance coverage.
3. Bachelor's degree in urban planning, architecture, public policy, or related area of study AND one-year experience in planning OR Master's degree and no formal experience. Job related experience may substitute for the required education on year-for-year basis.

Nothing in this job description limits management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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